Category: Shoes

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The Gommino Spring/Summer 2014 by Tod’s

Ever since they were created, the brand hasn’t hesitated to innovate and revisit its moccasins. Whether made of black leather or entirely reembroidered with metallic silver pearls or snakeskin, the “Gommino” has been released in just as many classic shades as hallucogenic shades. It’s a pereptual renewal that reminds us that Tod’s is just as timeless...

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Louis Vuitton’s Spartan Voyage

For the Cruise 2015 runway, the talented Nicolas Ghesquière gave his models particularly hypnotizing shoes. Printed or laced styles that, done up to the knee, meet up halfway between Spartan and pumps. An almost lunar neo-sandal, devoid of any nostalgia, compliments printed pieces and small lacy dresses. It’s neo-sophistication in and of itself. Less of...

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180 Moccasin, the Cultural Essence of J.M. Weston

The “180” moccasin what with its shape that hasn’t changed since its original creation in 1946, still produced in accordance with fabrication processes dating back to 1946 in the original ateliers in Limoges, France, is now and probably will remain for a long time to come one of, or even, the emblematic style for the...

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Massaro, Chanel and the Two-Tone Sandal

Indeed, it was from a meeting between Raymond Massaro and Gabrielle Chanel that a strong work relationship was forged, in turn yielding a veritable icon of the house on the rue Cambon. From this collaboration born in the late 50s comes the renowned two-tone Chanel sandal. Massaro pitched the idea to Mademoiselle Chanel, who he...

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The Nike Air Force 1 by Riccardo Tisci

Nike knows how to cause a frenzy when it comes to their limited edition sneakers. When the brand announces a pair’s release (or rerelease), odds are it won’t be in stores for much longer than 2 days at max! Now in 2014, Nike is doing what it does best and creating a worldwide buzz around its...

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The “Virgule” Heel by Roger Vivier

Iconic Roger Vivier “Virgule” (Comma) heel created in 1963 by Mr Vivier under his own name makes its sensual comeback in the new collections, featuring this season’s muse Atlanta de Cadenet Taylor photographed by Olivia Bee. Music by Alba Lua “She’s got a crush on you” Directed by Olivier Descoutey et David Berthaud.